John's Guidebook

John
John's Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Benton Park West is an eclectic and diverse urban neighborhood that has transformed into a thriving arts district. Cherokee St is the anchor street and hosts a bustling business district free of national chains. Housing in this neighborhood dates back to the civil war era and much of it has been recently updated or rehabbed. There is a mix of new and long lasting residents. For all of these reasons I like to call this area the vibe of South St. Louis. In this area you will find trendy resale shops, art studios, cannabis establishments, breweries, and the most authentic Mexican cuisine in St. Louis.
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Benton Park
3100 S Jefferson Ave
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Benton Park West is an eclectic and diverse urban neighborhood that has transformed into a thriving arts district. Cherokee St is the anchor street and hosts a bustling business district free of national chains. Housing in this neighborhood dates back to the civil war era and much of it has been recently updated or rehabbed. There is a mix of new and long lasting residents. For all of these reasons I like to call this area the vibe of South St. Louis. In this area you will find trendy resale shops, art studios, cannabis establishments, breweries, and the most authentic Mexican cuisine in St. Louis.

Sightseeing

A nice way to spend a Saturday or Sunday morning
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730 Carroll St
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A nice way to spend a Saturday or Sunday morning

Food scene

A vast array of sub and deli sandwiches. All menu items are done very well
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Blues City Deli
2438 McNair Ave
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A vast array of sub and deli sandwiches. All menu items are done very well
A great hang out or take out spot with a full bar, great food, and live music
Ninth Street Deli @ Howard's
2732 S 13th St
A great hang out or take out spot with a full bar, great food, and live music
They have the most amazing out door patio. Good food and the bar scene can get wild on weekends
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John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden
1200 Russell Boulevard
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They have the most amazing out door patio. Good food and the bar scene can get wild on weekends
A great upbeat atmosphere for group dining with a stellar food and drink menu
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Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
1811 Pestalozzi Street
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A great upbeat atmosphere for group dining with a stellar food and drink menu
Arguably the best brewery in St. Louis. Friendly staff and an amazing interior/exterior space
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Earthbound Brewing
2724 Cherokee St
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Arguably the best brewery in St. Louis. Friendly staff and an amazing interior/exterior space
Good neighborhood bar with a nice outdoor area
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The Whiskey Ring
2651 Cherokee St
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Good neighborhood bar with a nice outdoor area
Solid Mexican food
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La Vallesana
2801 Cherokee St
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Solid Mexican food
Gastropub with great cocktails, friendly staff, and unique atmosphere
Station No. 3
1956 Utah Street
Gastropub with great cocktails, friendly staff, and unique atmosphere
One of the best kept secrets in all of St. Louis. Outstanding hearty sandwiches
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Elaine's
2311 Cherokee St
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One of the best kept secrets in all of St. Louis. Outstanding hearty sandwiches
A very unique place serving vegetarian tacos that everyone will enjoy
Terror Tacos
3191 South Grand Boulevard
A very unique place serving vegetarian tacos that everyone will enjoy
The only legitimate deep dish pizza I have found in St. Louis. Come hungry!
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Blackthorn Pub and Pizza
3735 Wyoming St
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The only legitimate deep dish pizza I have found in St. Louis. Come hungry!
Arguably the best gyros in St. Louis
Soulard Gyro & Deli
900 Shenandoah Ave
Arguably the best gyros in St. Louis
A great brewery that has a remarkable interior design. They also serve sliders and small bites
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Bluewood Brewing
1821 Cherokee St
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A great brewery that has a remarkable interior design. They also serve sliders and small bites
A great brewery that can pull off any variety of beer. If you like different beer styles I highly recommend
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Alpha Brewing Company
4310 Fyler Ave
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A great brewery that can pull off any variety of beer. If you like different beer styles I highly recommend
A nice neighborhood ethnic restaurant suitable for any occasion
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Yemanja Brasil Restaurant
2900 Missouri Ave
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A nice neighborhood ethnic restaurant suitable for any occasion
One of my favorite coffee shops in St. Louis
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Sump Coffee
3700 S Jefferson Ave
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One of my favorite coffee shops in St. Louis
Very popular breakfast spot with rave reviews
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egg
2200 Gravois Ave
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Very popular breakfast spot with rave reviews
A swanky yet relaxed cocktail bar that is probably in an airline magazine
The Lucky Accomplice
2501 South Jefferson Avenue
A swanky yet relaxed cocktail bar that is probably in an airline magazine
Best creamery in the city
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Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery
1637 S 18th St
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Best creamery in the city
Famous for rice paper burritos. It is kind of like Chipotle with an Asian twist
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Lona's Lil Eats
2199 California Ave
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Famous for rice paper burritos. It is kind of like Chipotle with an Asian twist
My favorite bbq in the city
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Pappy's Smokehouse
3106 Olive St
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My favorite bbq in the city
Sandwiches to die for. Best experienced late at night
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The Gramophone
4243 Manchester Ave
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Sandwiches to die for. Best experienced late at night
German inspired brewery and beer hall serving German food classics
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Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
4465 Manchester Ave
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German inspired brewery and beer hall serving German food classics
Best lobster in St. Louis. Upbeat atmosphere
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Peacemaker Lobster & Crab
1831 Sidney St
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Best lobster in St. Louis. Upbeat atmosphere
A unique establishment serving many varieties of house made ranch sauce
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Twisted Ranch
14 S 7th St
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A unique establishment serving many varieties of house made ranch sauce
A cool spot with any board game imaginable available
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Pieces Board Game Bar And Cafe
1535 S 8th St
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A cool spot with any board game imaginable available
Great spot for seafood and Cajun classics paired with live music
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Broadway Oyster Bar
736 S Broadway
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Great spot for seafood and Cajun classics paired with live music
Great spot for sushi. They have an all you can eat option
Sushi Ai
910 Olive St
Great spot for sushi. They have an all you can eat option
A classic Italian deli. Large portions
Eovaldi's Deli
2201 Edwards St
A classic Italian deli. Large portions
Great New York style pizza
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Café Piazza
1900 Arsenal St
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Great New York style pizza